College Application Essays

My personal statement was written from the selected topic of find x; Within my essay, I wrote about my perception of how the illicit "x" represents a final product; therefore, we human beings have not found it as we have not completed living our lives just yet. I recounted a story my grandfather told me about a near death experience and the things he saw; for him, he was nearing the, "x" the meanings of his life, but he left...

Supplemental Essay: Time off from school

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When you're not in school or have time for yourself, what do you enjoy doing?
When I get a few hours to put aside responsibilities, I enjoy reading and watching shows based around morality, history, and crime, usually spiced with a hint of feminism. My favorite authors are George Orwell and Sara Paretsky. Complete opposites in the literary spectrum, but both the writers of captivating stories that I have re-read instead of doing my assigned homework. Their books have such...

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College Admissions Advice

How to increase chances at my school

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There's really no magic formula for Chicago; to me, and a lot of the students, the admission process is an absolute mystery. What does hold though, is almost all the students are hard-workers and love to learn. A strong GPA is definitely, in...

My extracurricular activities in college, and why I chose them

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In college, I joined the cheerleading team and have been a member since my first year. In addition, I am a member of the UChicago Road Runners club and served...

Post-college plans

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Right now, I am applying for jobs and fellowships: currently, I work for the Illinois Network of Charter Schools as a part...

What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school

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A good "why us" essay will address how specific elements of a UChicago education will benefit you, the student. What parts of the core curriculum...

What set me apart from other applicants

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I think I was set apart by being a first generation college student; my interview went very...

My advice about getting recommenders

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My three recommendation letters were all written by my high school teachers: My AP Literature teacher, my Spanish teacher, and my forensic science teacher (who I had known for almost ten years). My English...